The Panchayats functions and responsibilities with special reference to 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts, 1992, which gave Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) respectively, in both letter and spirit in order to bring about greater decentralisation and increase the involvement of the community in planning and implementing schemes and, thus, increase accountability. The Amendments left important … Read more

PESA Act

The PESA Act: Empowering Tribal Self-Governance and Resource Management The Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA), is a landmark legislation in India that aims to empower tribal communities in the Scheduled Areas by granting them greater control over their land, resources, and governance. This act, passed by the Indian Parliament, seeks to address … Read more